iris tectorum, the sun went behind a cloud just at totality which in a way was even more spectacular-like a dragon behind the clouds. the weather was better than good. as long as the drainage is good the dahlias can go in any time, they just won't grow much til it heats up-not the problem here-the question is what to do with all the extra sprouts-when we only have room for 25 or 30 dahlias it seems silly to make more, yet propagation is so entertaining.
FloBear- Apart for the grubs doing damage the worst thing is when they blunder into your face in the middle of the night but they do look spectacular.
David- We were lucky to see a total eclipse in Cornwall in 1999. It was overcast but just at the last minute there was a break in the cloud. Unforgetable time. We had a big bonfire as the Chinese beleive it is a dragon eating the sun so light fires to scare it away. We weren't taking any chances that the sun would be eaten.
@Muddyfork - that border looks really good. Romping away.
I had a good poke round my garden last night and the amount of stuff that's started rocketing up after a couple of days of heat is incredible. I also found a rose that I didn't know I had in the middle of a self seeded bush I was hacking back. Good find I reckon!
I'm itching to get to the plot this lunchtime but I can't as its son no. 1's birthday tomorrow so I have to go into town to buy gifts.
Dean, I looked at your photos of your allotment on the other thread - wow that's well organised - mine is nothing like as tidy! I can't even get seeds sown in a straight line when I use string as a guide! I am sure you have done so already but make sure your greenhouse is very well anchored to the ground - a lady on my site had one like that and in strong winds it became airborne and was completely wrecked. She gave up her plot soon after that, such a shame.
I've got a long list of things to do, including planting out my squashes. They will appreciate this warm weather (as do I!)
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iris tectorum, the sun went behind a cloud just at totality which in a way was even more spectacular-like a dragon behind the clouds. the weather was better than good. as long as the drainage is good the dahlias can go in any time, they just won't grow much til it heats up-not the problem here-the question is what to do with all the extra sprouts-when we only have room for 25 or 30 dahlias it seems silly to make more, yet propagation is so entertaining.
Saw my first cockchafer of the year last night. Shame they're so pesky, they are magnificent-looking beasties.
FloBear- Apart for the grubs doing damage the worst thing is when they blunder into your face in the middle of the night but they do look spectacular.
David- We were lucky to see a total eclipse in Cornwall in 1999. It was overcast but just at the last minute there was a break in the cloud. Unforgetable time. We had a big bonfire as the Chinese beleive it is a dragon eating the sun so light fires to scare it away. We weren't taking any chances that the sun would be eaten.
Did you see the eclipse, Inkadog?
@Muddyfork - that border looks really good. Romping away.
I had a good poke round my garden last night and the amount of stuff that's started rocketing up after a couple of days of heat is incredible. I also found a rose that I didn't know I had in the middle of a self seeded bush I was hacking back. Good find I reckon!
I'm itching to get to the plot this lunchtime but I can't as its son no. 1's birthday tomorrow so I have to go into town to buy gifts.
Dean, I looked at your photos of your allotment on the other thread - wow that's well organised - mine is nothing like as tidy! I can't even get seeds sown in a straight line when I use string as a guide! I am sure you have done so already but make sure your greenhouse is very well anchored to the ground - a lady on my site had one like that and in strong winds it became airborne and was completely wrecked. She gave up her plot soon after that, such a shame.
I've got a long list of things to do, including planting out my squashes. They will appreciate this warm weather (as do I!)
figrat you have my sympathy, after seeing one on my patio I always look before going outside.
lottie, those boys are lucky, will there be cake?
Lovely weather again
There may well be cake - but more for my benefit than his I think!